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The New Forest Business Podcast

The New Forest Business Podcast

By: John Carpenter
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Discovering the stories behind local businesses in The New Forest. Sharing the stories behind how their business came to be, along with the highs and lows of running a business as well as tips and tricks, we'll showcase the best in business in this beautiful area.John Carpenter Economics
Episodes
  • Kay-Jay Model & Influencer
    Jun 30 2025

    Kay-Jay, a model and influencer based in Hampshire is the guest on this week’s episode.

    We discuss how being on a holiday at the age of 13 changed her life. Talent spotted in the midst of being horrendously bullied, flown over to Berlin on her birthday, all the way to the successful model she is today.

    Kay-Jay has worked on herself, particularly the mental side of things, which means there are a number of lessons listening to her, that any business owner could pick up and learn from.

    As well as her modelling career, we discuss her influencing, working with a number of brands, the role her mum plays in her career, ups and downs and what is to come in her exciting future.

    This is the story behind the person – Kay-Jay Model & Influencer.

    You can find more out about Kay-Jay here:

    https://www.instagram.com/kayjaymodeloriginal/

    https://kayjaymodel.com/

    -- Work With Me –

    Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.

    Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

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    22 mins
  • Totton Nutrition
    Jun 24 2025

    Stephanie Moore, co-founder of Totton Nutrition, joins me on this episode of the podcast.

    With so many of us, either looking to lose weight, improve our nutrition and overall health, it can often be hard to know where to turn to. There can often be misleading advice, products sold without any guidance, so, with something as important as your health, it is good to have somewhere to turn.

    We discuss the high tech equipment on offer to their clients, the attention to detail is extraordinary, and it is no wonder they get such great results for their clients. We also discuss what it is like to run such a business, the ups and downs and everything in between.

    We also discuss the personal story from Stephanie and why it encouraged her to start the business, and when there is a human story behind a business, it often leads to great success, here is another example.

    This is the story behind the business – Totton Nutrition.

    You can find more out about Totton Nutrition here:

    https://www.instagram.com/totton_nutrition_/

    -- Work With Me –

    Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.

    Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

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    30 mins
  • Allegra Ghiloni Style Socials
    Jun 15 2025

    Allegra Ghiloni is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Allegra, has led an extraordinary life, and with her social media business, she is mixing two passions of hers from this fascinating life.

    Having experience in the fashion industry, working in Milan no less, it was a natural fit for Allegra, when it came to starting her social media management business, to target clients in the fashion and beauty industry. Now she is fully established, managing, coaching, running workshops and much more.

    This is just a part of her story, but an incredibly important part, as we join her on her journey running a successful business. Find out, how it got started, finding new clients, ups and downs of running it and much more.

    This is the story behind the business – Allegra Ghiloni Style Socials.

    You can find more out about Allegra Ghiloni Style Socials here:

    https://www.instagram.com/stylesocials_by_allegra/

    -- Work With Me –

    Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.

    Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

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    22 mins
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